ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND ANALYST, OFFICE OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
U.S. Air Force Academy
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Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering
U.S. Air Force Academy
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$124,350 - $146,100
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for an assistant professor who will teach undergraduate classes in systems engineering at the U.S.
Air Force Academy, help develop courses and curriculum, and contribute to research and other academic activities.
It's a tenure-track position starting in Fall 2026, ideal for someone with a fresh PhD in engineering who enjoys teaching young cadets and advancing knowledge in how complex systems work.
A good fit would be an enthusiastic educator with strong research potential and experience in systems-related fields.
Key Requirements
- Earned Doctorate degree in Systems Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited institution before Fall 2026
- Demonstrated or potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level
- Ability to conduct research, consultation, and other scholarly activities
- Experience or knowledge in systems engineering principles and practices
- Willingness to participate in course and curriculum development
- Potential for academic tenure based on performance after initial 3-year appointment
Full Job Description
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT information. *This is a Tenure Track position.
Academic tenure is based upon performance and approval of the faculty and may be considered after initial or subsequent 3-year appointment period.
Selectee may be offered an initial appointment with tenure if their academic credentials warrant such action.
Performs faculty duties in the Systems Engineering Program with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at USAFA.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A relevant earned Doctorate degree from an accredited academic institution before employment begins (projected Fall 2026); demonstrated or presumptive potential for effective teaching, research, consultation, and other scholarly and professional activities.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Systems Engineering or directly related field.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Doctorate degree in Systems Engineering, or Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with systems engineering experience, or a closely related discipline.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Lt Col Dell Olmstead, email: dell.olmstead@afacademy.af.edu.
Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered. Major Duties:
- Major Duties of the Position: Will perform faculty duties in the Systems Engineering Program, within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy. Will teach undergraduate courses in Systema Engineering and particupate in course and curriculum development.
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